The Mordeau Mortgage Podcast
The Mordeau Mortgage Podcast
Podcast Description
Mortgage Loan Officers and entrepreneurs, Matt Morrell and Jason Thibodeau, share industry insights and chat with other dedicated professionals. Our goal is to provide meaningful education and value to the consumer and Real Estate professional alike.JMJ Financial Group, NMLS ID# 167867
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The podcast focuses on a variety of real estate and mortgage-related topics, including navigating insurance concerns in California following wildfires, understanding interest rates and equity for successful home buying, and building client relationships. Specific episodes explore strategies for real estate investment, such as the BRRRR method, and delve into the emotional challenges faced by clients during home transactions.

Mortgage Loan Officers and entrepreneurs, Matt Morrell and Jason Thibodeau, share industry insights and chat with other dedicated professionals. Our goal is to provide meaningful education and value to the consumer and Real Estate professional alike.
JMJ Financial Group, NMLS ID# 167867
What does it really take to succeed in real estate and lending in California?
In this episode of The Mortgage Lounge, Jason sits down with Israel Mazariegos, a loan officer based in Huntington Beach, California, to talk about the real journey behind success in real estate.
This is not a typical market update.
Israel shares his personal story of losing his home during high school, living in his car, and working his way through uncertainty before finding his path in real estate and mortgage lending. Today, he serves families across Orange County, Los Angeles County, Ventura County, and San Diego.
This conversation breaks down what most people get wrong about the industry, why many loan officers and agents struggle to stay consistent, and how doing the simple, daily work separates those who succeed from those who don’t.
If you are a first-time homebuyer, a real estate agent, or someone exploring a career in mortgage or real estate in Southern California, this episode gives you a real perspective on what it takes.
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Follow Israel Mazariegos!
Instagram: thelendingrealtor
Website: https://linktr.ee/thelendingrealtor
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Follow Jason Thibodeau!
Instagram: jasonthibodeauofficial
Website:www.jmj.me/jThibodeau
NMLS 296586
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📌 Key Topics Covered
✔ Real estate and mortgage career journey in California
✔ What most new agents and loan officers struggle with
✔ The importance of mentorship in real estate success
✔ Why consistency matters more than talent
✔ How social media is changing real estate marketing
✔ Serving Spanish-speaking homebuyers in California
✔ The mindset needed to succeed in today’s market
✔ Lessons from failure and starting over
📍 California Real Estate Focus
This episode covers real estate insights and experiences across:
Huntington Beach
Orange County
Los Angeles County
Ventura County
San Diego County
If you are trying to build something in real estate or mortgage, this episode shows that success is not about shortcuts.
It is about showing up every day, even when it is hard.
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